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Contact
Reach the Gedame Tekle Haymanot Bible Association by email, telephone, or at its Washington, DC location.
Visit
Washington, DC
The GTHBA history page identifies its headquarters at the premises of Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Church.
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Please confirm current office and Bible-study times directly with GTHBA, since schedules can change.
Our Patron Saint
Saint Tekle Haymanot
Saint Tekle Haymanot (Takla Haymanot, “Plant of Faith”), c. 1215–1313, is remembered as an Ethiopian monk and founder of a major monastic community. He is venerated in the Ethiopian and Coptic Orthodox traditions.
His feast is observed on August 17, and the 24th day of each Ethiopian-calendar month is traditionally dedicated to his remembrance.